Royal Canin Canine Health Nutrition Loaf in Sauce Mature 8+ Adult Dog Wet Food - 5.2 oz
by Royal Canin
Overall Score: 66/100
Ingredients
- chicken (protein)
- brewers rice flour (other)
- chicken by–products (protein)
- wheat flour (carbohydrate)
- powdered cellulose (fiber)
- wheat gluten (carbohydrate)
- vegetable oil (other)
- dried plain beet pulp (fiber)
- carrageenan (additive)
- fish oil (protein)
- carob bean gum (other)
- pork plasma (protein)
- calcium sulfate (other)
- calcium carbonate (mineral)
- potassium chloride (mineral)
- taurine (additive)
- guar gum (additive)
- vitamins [L–ascorbyl–2–polyphosphate (source of vitamin C) (other)
- DL–alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E) (other)
- niacin supplement (vitamin)
- biotin (vitamin)
- D–calcium pantothenate (other)
- thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1) (other)
- riboflavin supplement (vitamin)
- pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) (other)
- folic acid (vitamin)
- vitamin B12 supplement (vitamin)
- vitamin D3 supplement] (other)
- lecithin (other)
- natural flavors (additive)
- sodium silico aluminate (other)
- L–carnitine (other)
- glycine (other)
- trace minerals [zinc oxide (other)
- ferrous sulfate (mineral)
- zinc proteinate (mineral)
- copper sulfate (other)
- manganous oxide (other)
- sodium selenite (mineral)
- calcium iodate] (other)
- marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.) (other)
Ingredient concerns
- Wheat (medium concern): Wheat is a common allergen in dogs and cats. While it provides digestible carbohydrates and some protein, it is frequently used as an inexpensive filler. Pets with wheat sensitivities may experience skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, or chronic ear infections.
- Wheat Gluten (medium concern): Like corn gluten meal, wheat gluten serves as an inexpensive plant protein that inflates the total protein percentage. It was also at the center of the 2007 pet food recall when melamine-contaminated wheat gluten from China caused widespread kidney failure in pets.
- Carrageenan (high concern): Research has shown that both degraded carrageenan (poligeenan) and food-grade carrageenan can promote intestinal inflammation in animal models. Studies have linked carrageenan exposure to intestinal lesions, ulcerations, and colitis-like symptoms in laboratory animals. While the FDA considers food-grade carrageenan safe, concerns remain about degradation during processing and digestion. The Cornucopia Institute petitioned the USDA to remove carrageenan from organic food standards.
- Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.
Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)
On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 34.9%, fat 9.3%, fiber 12.1%, ash 32.6%, carbohydrate 11.2%. By calories: 50.8% from protein, 32.9% from fat, 16.3% from carbohydrate.
AAFCO compliance
This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 34.9% vs 18% minimum, fat 9.3% vs 5.5% minimum.
Wet food, with grains, for the senior, adult life stages.
Cost to feed
About $22.46 per day to feed (ultra-premium price tier); $28.08 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).
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